Pierre Players Community Theater enriches, educates, and entertains central South Dakota by engaging volunteers and audience members in the process and product of quality theater. Our vision is to enrich lives through compelling theatrical experiences created in a collaborative and adventurous environment. We value a culture of inclusiveness, effective communication, ethical behavior, the highest artistic standards, innovation, fiscal stability, and organizational longevity. Through a season of staged productions, theatrical workshops, and a children’s theater program, we provide an outlet for community members to develop and express their creativity.
The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. “1776” puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures, determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation. Pierre Players will hold a singalong for "1776" on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 11-13, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House in Pierre. Auditions will be held on Sunday and Monday, May 17-18, 2026, at 7 p.m., with callbacks on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. There are roles for 11 men, 2 women plus an ensemble, or play a role behind the scenes.
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Ahoy, young adventurers in central South Dakota! Theatre 605 Tours (formerly known as Dakota Players) is searching for the next crew of daring explorers to star in their original musical production, "Space Pirates!" at the Grand Opera House in Pierre. This production welcomes all ages (K-12 grade), skills and experience levels—no need to have pirate expertise (unless you already do!). During five days of intensive rehearsals, children will learn the ropes of acting, singing and even dancing, all leading to two thrilling performances set in the cosmos. Plus, older child can learn how to operate the sound and lighting equipment, adding some extra sparkle to the adventure!
An ad hoc meeting of a North Georgia women’s social club called “The Glitter Girls" is convened by its richest member, who is supposedly at death’s door and wishing to bequeath some of her millions to one lucky “Sister of the Gleam and Sparkle.” The hitch is that it’s the members themselves who must decide to whom to award the small fortune. It's "Steel Magnolias” meets “Survivor!" Pierre Players will hold auditions for "The Glitter Girls" on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House in Pierre. There are roles for 11 women and 3 men, or play a role behind the scenes. For more information, contact Director Nancy Kennedy at 605-209-5281.
South Dakota Arts Council support is provided with funds from the state of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
04Mar
Come enjoy an inside look at the art of set painting! Pierre Players will hold a set painting workshop on Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to noon CDT, at the Grand Opera House, 109 S. Pierre St., Pierre. Learn shading techniques, design application, texturing and more with artist Jen Kanz. This workshop is free but is limited to 10 participants. Pre-register to attend by March 11, 2026. Register here.
23Feb
Come enjoy an inside look at the art of theatrical costuming!
Pierre Players costume designers Ashley Boone, Jan Martin and Kaitlin Lenaburg will present a special, behind‑the‑scenes program about theatrical costuming on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, noon to 1 p.m. CDT at Rawlins Municipal Library, 1000 E. Church St., Pierre.
You’ve seen their creative work in "Macbeth" and other Pierre Players productions. Join them as they discuss their design process and showcase costumes they’ve crafted for Pierre Players. Learn about how costumes are conceptualized and created, techniques and materials used in theater costuming, and stories behind memorable Pierre Players productions.
This free program is open to all theater lovers, makers and curious minds. Register to attend.
03Feb
Pierre Players offers scholarships for post-secondary education and theater workshops for all ages. Post-secondary scholarships are based on participation in fine arts programs, activities and events. Pierre Players participation is given preference. The deadline to apply for a post-secondary scholarship is March 19, 2026. Pierre Players also offers scholarships for theater-related camps and workshops in South Dakota for students to develop their theater skills. Camp/workshop scholarships are based on Pierre Players' involvement, as well as other fine arts programs. Learn more.
